Father Whelihan Memorial Scholarship Society
Charity Calgary, AB
This organization is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
CRA info
Registration number: | 825294788RR0001 |
Type: | Charitable Organization |
Category: | Advancement of Education |
Subcategory: | Support of schools and education |
What we do
Mission Statement:
The Father Whelihan Memorial Scholarship Society aims to recognize and support outstanding high school students in Calgary by providing scholarships for post-secondary education. The organization honors Father James Whelihan, a legendary educator and athletics leader, by awarding scholarships based on academic and athletic achievement, leadership, good citizenship, and community involvement.
Geographic Focus:
The Father Whelihan Memorial Scholarship Society operates in Calgary, Alberta, focusing on students from both the Calgary Board of Education and Calgary Catholic School Districts. The scholarships are specifically designed for students in Calgary, ensuring that local talent is recognized and supported.
Program Highlights:
The program highlights include:
- Scholarship Awards: The society awards two scholarships annually to outstanding male and female students, each valued at $2000.
- Eligibility Criteria: Students are nominated based on their academic and athletic achievements, leadership qualities, good citizenship, and financial need.
- Inclusion and Expansion: Initially established for male students in 1972, the scholarship was expanded to include female students starting in 2016, ensuring equal opportunities for all deserving students.
- Community Involvement: The scholarships not only support individual students but also foster a sense of community by recognizing and rewarding outstanding young leaders in Calgary.
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Father Whelihan Memorial Scholarship Society
Charity Calgary, AB
This organization is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
CRA info
Registration number: | 825294788RR0001 |
Type: | Charitable Organization |
Category: | Advancement of Education |
Subcategory: | Support of schools and education |
What we do
Mission Statement:
The Father Whelihan Memorial Scholarship Society aims to recognize and support outstanding high school students in Calgary by providing scholarships for post-secondary education. The organization honors Father James Whelihan, a legendary educator and athletics leader, by awarding scholarships based on academic and athletic achievement, leadership, good citizenship, and community involvement.
Geographic Focus:
The Father Whelihan Memorial Scholarship Society operates in Calgary, Alberta, focusing on students from both the Calgary Board of Education and Calgary Catholic School Districts. The scholarships are specifically designed for students in Calgary, ensuring that local talent is recognized and supported.
Program Highlights:
The program highlights include:
- Scholarship Awards: The society awards two scholarships annually to outstanding male and female students, each valued at $2000.
- Eligibility Criteria: Students are nominated based on their academic and athletic achievements, leadership qualities, good citizenship, and financial need.
- Inclusion and Expansion: Initially established for male students in 1972, the scholarship was expanded to include female students starting in 2016, ensuring equal opportunities for all deserving students.
- Community Involvement: The scholarships not only support individual students but also foster a sense of community by recognizing and rewarding outstanding young leaders in Calgary.
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